3.15.2013

Dueling Darlings are SO LUCKY! :)


Blessings, friends!

  It's the 15th of the month, the fun time when the Dueling Darlings show the lovely card kits sent to us!  This month, our hostess was our newest member of the DD, Kadie!  She sent us a yummy kit full of green, March, St. Patrick's day related papers and embellies and of course, this sweet lil a la mode' "Wishing you Luck" image!  Lookie!



For my card, I lost my original thought like 20 times along the way.  I *knew* what I wanted to do - but somewhere between the thought and the actual creation, it turned out more like what I call a "hot mess" ;)
But I had fun with it and that's what's important, right?!

I fit a lot on here for one wee card! :)

Here is the inside of my card :)

Being of Irish descent (my dad's grandpa!), I hold fast to those Gaelic roots (even chosen a Gaelic name for my firstborn daughter) :)
 I added the Irish Blessing including in the kit to the inside and just let it speak for itself - it's a beautiful ancient Celtic prayer wishing God's blessing for your journey - making your walk an easier one with no mountains to climb over or obstacles to overcome.  

And did you know there is a stunningly beautiful song with this message ~
have a listen :)


I wish you for many blessings, especially during
the St. Patrick's Day festivities and beyond!  

Please be sure to stop in and see the rest of the 
Dueling Darling Divas and Dazzlers - you 
can find them in my sidebar!
Thank you, Kadie, for this beautiful kit of blessings and green-ness! :)


Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly


34 comments:

  1. Kelly this is one delightful card - love all the 'mess' as you call it :-).
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. Mess or no Your card is a treat. I like how you mixed things up. Happy St.Patricks Day to you!

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  3. Wonderful card to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! The blessing is one we can always use!

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  4. Stunning card, Kelly !!

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  5. Simply wonderful!!! Love the lilac shades with the greens. Your mess equals a creative triumph for me!! It's beautiful!

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  6. A hot mess?? You gave me a chuckle!

    I think it is a perfect card and shows your creative talents off!

    Glad we get out 'duel' on together!!

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  7. Love the vintage look added to your modern girl image. That contrast is rather clever!!

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  8. wow Kelly, this is gorgeous, inside and out. Love the color combo.

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  9. Kelly, this is GORGEOUS! Wow! You've used all of the elements of this kit to a tee! AWESOME!! I really love the way you used the postage stamp and tag especially. And your coloring of the sweet stamp--love! Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of such a wonderful group. I'm so blessed! ♥

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  10. Oh I love the little stamp pieces she sent in the Divas kit. This card is wonderful Kel! What a great job you did arranging every piece perfectly. :)

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  11. Your "hot mess" is absolutely stunning, Kels! Love how you incorporated so many elements of the kit both inside and out!! And what a treat your song of the same sentiment blessing! You are a blessing to me, dear friend, and have been an inspiration and encourager as a Diva, Sistah and friend!!!

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  12. Such a beauty! Love the image and the fun postage stamps! Hope you have a great St. Paddy's day! PS. If you like irish music, checkout Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul. I took the hubs for his birthday a few weeks ago and they were AMAZING. She plays electric violin, and was in the original cast of Riverdance. Me, my mom's side is Irish, so we do it up big! Dad's side is Greek, so we have yummy food on that side too.

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  13. Super creation, Kelly. I love how you combined all the different elements and included the wonderful the Irish blessing on the inside. Beautifully done!

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  14. Kelly, this is cuteness 10 fold. I don't see a mess I see creativity at its finest. Great card for St. Patrick's Day

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  15. Love your fab card- sweet image and you did a great job with the DP and stamp images- I love what you call a mess- the inside is so pretty too! Love the music : )

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  16. What an awesome St. Patrick's Day creation, Kelly!!

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  17. Great card Kelly! Love the pop of purple you added!

    This card is totally you (even without buttons!)!!

    Thanks for being a Diva!

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  18. Kelly, I don't know which part is prettier - the inside or the outside! Stunning card!!!!! So beautiful...but then your cards are always so beautiful. :)

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  19. If this is one hot mess it surely a creative beautiful one..I do love how you used this kit and once again you nailed the challenge to a "t" well done my sweet friend...well done....♥

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  20. This is adorable! Inside as well! Love your color combo (-:

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  21. Delightful card design! I love how you tied everything together with the touches of purple!

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  22. This card is beautiful Kelly, and you know I LOVE your *messes* as much as anyone! Love You!

    LJ

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  23. Well, though you might call it a hot mess, I think it looks great. I know how it is to start with an idea and have the execution of it be something totally different! lol Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!

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  24. Such a cute card. I like the sentiment on the inside and the little bird postage stamps are cute.

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  25. Seriously? A Hot Mess? I wish I could create a mess even close to what you think a mess is...........

    I love this card and all of the layers. I think it is just perfect!

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  26. Great card! Love the layers on this and all the super cute details!
    Can you email me your mailing address? I want to drop you something in the mail

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    Carri~Abusybee

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  27. What a fun collage style card! That touch of purple really sets off the green!

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  28. Not a mess at all! This is beautiful and I love all of the pieces! The green and purple are so pretty together! Don't you just love when things go completely off track, but end up just as wonderful!

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  29. awesome card...perfect layering- as usual- and the combo of all the d/p showcased here is stunning...it really makes your immie pop! Love ittt!♥

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  30. I wish I had more hot messes like yours! LOl Your card turned out great. I love that postcard that you received. You used it perfectly. The sentiment is perfectly placed and embellished.

    Great card!!!

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  31. Completely gorgeous and such a vintage feel.

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  32. Oh my goodness... Kelly, this card is amazing!!! I love the many details. You really did a great job with the Darling kit!!!

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  33. Your collaging is exceptional!! So fun!

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  34. Your card is a beauty. You never disappoint when it comes to layering! Love the colors and the way you colored the image.

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